Leviathan Wines’ 2012 Red Will Make You Think While Putting a Smile on Your Face

nullLeviathan Wines 2012 Red (about $48) – This four-varietal blend from Napa Valley may cause you to contemplate the wine inside the bottle – with its complexity, power and taste – as well as the bottle itself.

Fragrant plum aromas lead off, with dark fruits of cassis and blueberry on the palate, sturdy tannins, and a finish of toasted hazelnut.

Nearly half of the wine is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, and this varietal clearly takes center stage with it’s big, heady characteristics that require a bit of aeration time in order for the wine to “settle down” and evolve into something worth waiting for.

An added bonus: The beautiful and thought-provoking label, which might serve as a Rorschach test for wine drinkers as they savor their first taste.

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